Treatment of the Sexually/Physically Abused Female Inmate: Evaluation of an Intensive Short-Term Intervention Program

• NCJ Number: 114872
• Journal: Journal of Offender Counseling, Services and Rehabilitation Volume: 12 Issue: 2 Dated: (Spring/Summer 1988) Pages: 131-143
• Author(s): F E Sultan; G T Long
• Date Published: 1988
• Length: 13 pages
• Publication Format: Article
• Publication Type: Program/Project Description
• Language: English
• Country: United States of America

Annotation

A treatment model for female inmates who had been physically or sexually abused was described, implemented and evaluated.

Abstract

The hypotheses that during the 16-week program inmates would show: (a) increased self-esteem; (b) increased perceived control over their lives; (c) increased trust in others; and (d) reduced alienation from others were tested by comparing measures of these attitudes prior to and every 4 weeks during the 16-week treatment program. Results from the 15 inmates who completed the program were analyzed by an ANOVA for repeated measures and indicated (a) increased self-esteem (P is less than .001); (b) increased trust in others (P is less than .05); (c) reduced alienation (P is less than .01) and (d) a marginally significant increase in perceived control (P is less than .07). Applications and limitations of the program were discussed. (Author abstract)